1. moving slightly from a position or place
Usage: present participle of budge
2. changing one’s opinion or position on something
Usage: present participle of budge; often used in negative constructions

Examples

• The heavy box wasn’t budging despite our efforts.
• She tried pushing the door, but it wasn’t budging.
• He’s not budging on his decision to quit.
• The negotiations stalled because neither side was budging.
• After hours of argument, she finally started budging on the issue.
• The rock was so heavy that it wasn’t budging an inch.